Our Creative Communities
Below is an overview of our theatre and poetry communities. If you would like to join one, please contact us.
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato Actors Steven and Gregg in The Welcoming Table: Relevance and Stories that Matter 2024
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato
Started in 2006
Aktion Club Theatre of Mankato begins a new theatre season on September 3rd, 2024. This is a great time to join us as we co-create a new play! Aktion Club Theatre is sponsored by the Mankato Kiwanis Club.
In-Person rehearsals at Centenary Church
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 PM. Social time starts at 6:00 PM.
October-December 2024 Rehearsal Dates are: 10/01; 10/15; 10/29; 11/05 (NO Rehearsal- Election Day!); 11/19; 12/03 (NO Rehearsal); 12/17 (Holiday Party)
Centenary United Methodist Church, 501 S. 2nd Street, Mankato
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont
Started in 2017
Fun Fact: Sponsored by the Early Risers Kiwanis Club of Fairmont. Aktion Club Theatre of Fairmont began work on their new show called, The Talent Studio in June 2024. They will present this play in 2025.
In-Person Rehearsals at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont!
2nd and 4th Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 PM.
October-December 2024 Rehearsal Dates are: 10/10; 10/24; 11/14; 11/28 (Happy Thanksgiving! NO Rehearsal!); 12/12; 12/26 (Happy Holidays! NO Rehearsal)
Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
The cast of Golden Belle and the Silver Key October 2023
The United We Stand Players Group 2024
The United We Stand Players of New Ulm
Started in 1994
The United We Stand Players presented their 30th anniversary play on November 8th and 9th 2024! It was a love story called, “Samuel and Beatrice: A Love Story”. We start a new theatre season in January 2025!
In-Person Rehearsals at Christ the King Lutheran Church (CTK) the 2nd Tuesday of the month, The New Ulm Community Center (NUCC) the 4th Tuesday of the month
2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 PM.
October-December 2024 Rehearsal Dates are: 10/08 (CTK); 10/22 (NUCC); 11/07 (NUCC Dress Rehearsal 6:00 PM); 11/08 (Call Time 5:30 PM for a 7:00 PM Show); 11/09 (Call Time 12:30 PM for a 2:00 PM Show); 11/12 (NO Rehearsal); 11/26 (Cast Party at 5:00 PM. NO People First in November); 12/10 (NO Rehearsal. We meet again on 01/14 at CTK)
Christ the King Lutheran Church (CTK)/The New Ulm Community Center in New Ulm (NUCC)
Contact Wilbur for further information and a calendar
Thursday Theatre Gathering of Friends
Started in April of 2020 in response to Covid 19
Fun Fact: We keep on going! In April of 2024, we have Zoomed together as a group for 4 years!
Ongoing Zoom activity
Most Thursdays from 2–3 PM
Contact Wilbur if you would like to join us at: wilburdfrink@gmail.com
Friday Poet’s Gathering
Started in 2020
Fun Fact: This is a program facilitated by MSU, Mankato’s LitReach Program. If you are interested in this activity, please email Diana Joseph at: diana.joseph@mnsu.edu
Ongoing Zoom activity
Every Friday from 3–4 PM
To participate, email Diana Joseph at diana.joseph@mnsu.edu
Zoom Box Actors
The group started a new theatre season but newcomers are always welcome.
Fun Fact: This group was founded to create a space for performance in the virtual world. The hope is to reach actors who may not have access to inclusive theatrical
Zoom rehearsals every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM
Contact Wilbur for further information and to get connected to this fun group!
Classes in Creativity
Watch for future activities
Contact Wilbur for further information
The Road Show
Open Arts Minnesota offers a variety of theatre workshops as well as consultations on how to start an inclusive theatre group. Contact Wilbur for further information or to schedule a workshop.